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is still with the project. He explained earlier this spring, several requests for quotes were issued <br />tbr the specific elements identified above. At this point, most costs are known except irrigation <br />which is estimated to be about $12,000. Unfortunately, some of these costs are considerably <br />higher than were estimated. He explained originally when the $117,000 was estimated there was <br />only about $5,000 worth of irrigation costs included, which was to be right next to the entrance to <br />thc park. The increased amount of $12,000 would be for the area between the entrance and <br />Sunfish Lake Boulevard to be more manicured and landscaped. This is included in the form of <br />an alternate, which allows the ability to cut out about half of the $12,000. He explained a good <br />percentage of the overage in the estimate is from fuel costs that were not anticipated. He <br />explained the estimate is the worst-case scenario, as one of the contractors informed staff that <br />their bid did not include sales tax. However, staff has since received a letter from them saying <br />their bid does include sales tax. He indicated staff looked for areas to cut and stay within budget <br />and l:elt there would have been a substantial reduction in the scope of what the game is all about. <br /> <br />Cotmcilmember Cook asked if the additional $24,000 would come out of the Park Trust Fund. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook asked if this would affect other projects included in the Capital <br />Improvement Plan for parks. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied staff does not anticipate there will be a reduction <br />on the scope of any other projects to accomplish this budget overage. The City has been <br />successful in applying more money to the Park Trust Fund from the developments that have <br />come into the City in the re.cent past. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if the Park Board has reviewed this. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director replied the Park Board has seen the entire park plan and has <br />been provided with updates on a regular basis. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig indicated he would not be in favor of rendering an opinion on spending <br />the Park Board's funds, as the Council often asks them to be responsible when they put together <br />a park plan. He inquired if a review by the Park Board could be accomplished while meeting <br />stall" s timefi'ame. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied that would be difficult. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook stated the Council should move this forWard. The Park Board was very <br />/hvorable of this whole design and additional irrigation to that area will be beneficial if none of <br />the other projects will be affected. <br /> <br />Councihnember Jeffrey noted if sales tax is included in the figures the overage :would be more <br />like $153)00 than $24,000. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/April 26, 2005 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />-15- <br /> <br /> <br />